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At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

What’s in it for you:

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.

As an Associate Procurement Program Manager , you will manage, coordinate and transform suppliers to meet company's goals, in regard to growth, quality, delivery, and cost for Trane HVAC & Supply distribution network.

In this role, you are primarily responsible for managing multiple Procurement projects, working with cross-functional teams and standard work to build and execute project implementation plans for productivity and continuous improvement projects. You are responsible for partnering with Product Growth Teams to assist with projects charter, benefits, and resource requirements. Responsible for monitoring active projects, investigating issues, eliminating roadblocks, and escalating issues as appropriate. Work to align strategies between Commodity, Product Growth Teams, and Sector Growth Teams.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!

• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.

• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.

• Paid time off , including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs .

• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support .

• Learn more about our benefits here!

Where is the work:

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule (3 or more days onsite per week). The preference is a candidate that works out of our La Crosse, WI facility, but open to a candidate that works out of any of the US Trane Facilities.

What you will do:

• Responsible for Trane HVAC Supply procurement goals and metrics including productivity, supplier rationalization, risk management, supplier quality and supplier on time delivery, addressing any gaps in achieving targets.

• Coordinate with Product Management, Engineering, and Materials Teams to develop and implement strategies in support of both Product Growth Teams and Sector Growth Teams within the HVAC Supply business.

• Project manager for multiple procurement projects, working with cross-functional teams and applying standard work to execute implementation plans for productivity, continuous improvement, new product launches, risk management, and source change programs.

• Ensure alignment of commodity strategies with sector and product platforms plans and requirements. Responsible for sharing Trane Supply and sector specific strategies with commodity teams.

• Evaluate Trane technologies business needs against supplier capabilities; in order to select the preferred suppliers who meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements; leverage commercial knowledge to navigate and manage supplier relationships and contracts.

• Responsible for accurate forecasting and reporting of procurement financial metrics including productivity and inflation. Support the development of the Annual Operating Plan for productivity projects, targets and initiatives.

• Active participant in sector productivity gate reviews ensuring that required cross-functional resources are allocated to execute projects as outlined. Partner with Commodity teams to assist with projects charter, benefits, and resource requirements.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 5+ years of previous work experience in a diversified industrial company in the areas of procurement, engineering, project management, quality, finance and/or operations required.

• Strong understanding of the procurement processes at an operational and leadership level.

• Demonstrated ability for independent thinking and multi-tasking. Proven ability to plan pro-actively, anticipate issues and have excellent problem resolution records with little or no input or assistance. Excellent follow-through. Proficiency in computer applications including industry-related software and tools.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong influencing and negotiating skills across organization. Possess strong interpersonal skills. Ability to lead, develop and motivate staff; foster team dynamic.

• Experience in International sourcing experience, running large complex cross functional projects a plus. Experience in supplier development, materials management, and/or supplier quality a plus.

• Ability to travel up to 15%

Haven’t done every single thing in the job description? At Trane Technologies, we are just as interested in your capabilities as your prior work experience. So, if you are excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t align perfectly with everything in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the best person for this role.

Compensation: $70,000 - $95,000 Base

Disclaimer: This "range" could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed, education, experience, travel requirements for the job, or because of a system the employer uses to measure earnings by quantity or quality of production (so, for example, positions that may not have traditional salary ranges). Our prosperous commission plans grow over time with a successful employee’s growing pipeline. Some sales professionals may eventually move to 100% commission.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.